Fluorinated aromatic bis(acyl)-containing compounds and polyesters prepared therefrom

ABSTRACT

A fluorinated bis(acyl)-containing compound of Formula (I), where R 1 , Ar, L, R 2 , R 3 , Rf, n, p and q are as defined in the claims, and a fluorinated polyester formed from the fluorinated bis(acyl) compound are described. More particularly, the fluorinated bis(acyl) has an aromatic ring bonded to two acyl groups plus at least one third group that contains a perfluoroalkylsulfonamido group. The fluorinated polyesters formed from the fluorinated bis(acyl)-containing compound can be used to provide a low energy surface with a relatively low refractive index compared to many other polyesters. A method of preparing a monosubstituted-arylene compound of formula Rf 1 -L 2 -CH 2 —Ar 2 —CH 2 —W, where Ar 2 , Rf 1 , L 2 , R 6  and W are as defined in the claims by reaction of a compound of formula Rf 1 -L 2 -H with a compound of formula W—CH 2 —Ar 2 —CH 2 —W.

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application is a national stage filing under 35 U.S.C. 371 ofPCT/US2010/037607, filed Jun. 7, 2010, which claims priority to U.S.Provisional Application No. 61/186,448, filed Jun. 12, 2009, and U.S.Provisional Application No. 61/289,060, filed Dec. 22, 2009, thedisclosure of which is incorporated by reference in its/their entiretyherein.

TECHNICAL FIELD

Fluorinated aromatic bis(acyl)-containing compounds and polyestersprepared from the fluorinated aromatic bis(acyl)-containing compoundsare described.

BACKGROUND

Fluorinated polymeric materials have been prepared previously that canbe used in applications where enhanced oil and water repellency aredesirable. Some of these fluorinated polymeric materials have includedperfluorooctyl groups. Certain perfluorooctyl-containing compounds tendto bio-accumulate in living organisms. This tendency has been cited as apotential concern regarding some fluorochemical materials. Newfluorochemical materials that can be effectively eliminated from thebody and that provide effective water and oil repellency are desired.

SUMMARY

Fluorinated and aromatic bis(acyl)-containing compounds and fluorinatedpolyesters prepared from the bis(acyl)-containing compounds aredescribed. More particularly, the bis(acyl)-containing compound has anaromatic ring and contains a perfluoroalkylsulfonamido group. Thefluorinated polyesters that are prepared from the bis(acyl)-containingcompounds can be used to provide a low energy surface with a relativelylow refractive index compared to many other known polyesters.

In one aspect a compound of Formula (I) is provided.

In Formula (I), each R¹ is independently a halo, hydroxyl, alkoxy, oraryloxy, wherein the alkoxy is unsubstituted or substituted with an aryland the aryloxy is unsubstituted or substituted with a halo, alkyl, or acombination thereof. The group Ar is a carbocyclic aromatic ringstructure having at least 6 carbon atoms. The group L is oxy, thio, orsulfonyl. The group R² is a divalent group selected from an alkylene,heteroalkylene, arylene, or a combination thereof The group R³ is analkyl and the group Rf is a perfluoroalkyl. The variable n is equal toan integer in the range of 1 to 4. The variable p and q can each beequal to zero or one with the proviso that if p is equal to zero, then qis equal to zero.

In another aspect, a fluorinated polyester is provided that is acondensation reaction product of a plurality of monomers that include(a) a compound of Formula (I) as described above and (b) a diol.

In yet another aspect, a fluorinated polyester is provided that is acondensation reaction product of a plurality of monomers that include(a) a compound of Formula (I) as described above, (b) a diol, and (c) amono-functional end capping compound that is reactive with the compoundof Formula (I) or with the diol.

In a still further aspect, compounds of Formula (II) are provided.Rf—SO₂—N(R³)—(C_(y)H_(2y))—Ar¹—(C_(y)H_(2y))-Q  (II)In Formula (II), Rf is a perfluoroalkyl, R³ is an alkyl, y is an integerin the range of 1 to 20, Ar¹ is phenylene or diphenylene, and Q isselected from a halo or group of formula —OSO₂—R⁴ where R⁴ is an alkyl,perfluoroalkyl, aryl, or aryl substituted with an alkyl.

Another aspect of the invention is a method of preparing amonosubstituted-arylene compound of Formula (XV) Rf¹-L²-CH₂—Ar²—CH₂—W,wherein: Ar² is a phenylene or diphenylene; Rf¹ is a perfluoroalkyl withoptional O or N within the chain; L² is selected from —O—, —SO₂—,—CH₂—O—, —C₂H₄—O—, —C₂H₄—S—, and —SO₂—N(R⁶)—; R⁶ is a C1-C4 alkyl; and Wis a leaving group. The method includes combining a base with componentscomprising: a compound of Formula (XVI) Rf¹-L²-H, a compound of Formula(XVII) W—CH₂—Ar²—CH₂—W, and an organic solvent, over a period of timeeffective to form the monosubstituted-arylene compound of Formula (XV),wherein: Rf¹ is a perfluoroalkyl with optional O or N within the chain;L² is selected from —O—, —SO₂—, —CH₂—O—, —C₂H₄—O—, —C₂H₄—S—, and—SO₂—N(R⁶)— wherein R⁶ is a C1-C4 alkyl; Ar² is a phenylene ordiphenylene; and W is a leaving group.

The above summary of the present invention is not intended to describeeach embodiment or every implementation of the present invention. TheFigures, Detailed Description, and Examples that follow moreparticularly exemplify these embodiments.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

A fluorinated and aromatic bis(acyl)-containing compound and afluorinated polyester formed from the fluorinated aromaticbis(acyl)-containing compound are described.

The terms “a”, “an”, and “the” are used interchangeably with “at leastone” to mean one or more of the elements being described.

The term “alkyl” refers to a monovalent group that is a radical of analkane and includes groups that are linear, branched, cyclic, orcombinations thereof. The alkyl group typically has 1 to 30 carbonatoms. In some embodiments, the alkyl group contains 1 to 20 carbonatoms, 1 to 10 carbon atoms, 1 to 6 carbon atoms, or 1 to 4 carbonatoms. Examples of alkyl groups include, but are not limited to, methyl,ethyl, n-propyl, isopropyl, n-butyl, isobutyl, tert-butyl, n-pentyl,n-hexyl, cyclohexyl, n-heptyl, n-octyl, and ethylhexyl.

The term “alkylene” refers to a divalent group that is a radical of analkane. The alkylene can be straight-chained, branched, cyclic, orcombinations thereof. The alkylene typically has 1 to 30 carbon atoms.In some embodiments, the alkylene contains 1 to 20, 1 to 10, 1 to 6, or1 to 4 carbon atoms. The radical centers of the alkylene can be on thesame carbon atom (i.e., an alkylidene) or on different carbon atoms.

The term “alkoxy” refers to a monovalent group of formula —OR where R isan alkyl group.

The term “aromatic bis(acyl)” refers to a group of formula—(CO)—Ar—(CO)—. The group Ar is a carbocyclic aromatic ring having atleast 6 carbon atoms. The two carbonyl groups are attached to directlyto the aromatic ring. Each carbonyl group is further bonded to anothergroup such as, for example, a halo, alkoxy, aryloxy, or hydroxyl. Thatis, compounds that contain the aromatic bis(acyl) group are oftenaromatic bis(acyl halides), aromatic bis(esters), or aromaticbis(carboxylic acids). Aromatic bis(acyl halides) have two groups offormula —(CO)X attached to the group Ar. The group X is typically a haloselected from bromo, chloro, iodo, or fluoro. Aromatic bis(esters) havetwo groups of formula —(CO)OR^(a) attached to the Ar group. The groupR^(a) is an alkyl, alkyl substituted with an aryl, aryl, arylsubstituted with a halo, alkyl, or a combination thereof Aromaticbis(carboxylic acids) have two groups —(CO)OH or salts thereof attachedto the group Ar.

The term “aryl” refers to a monovalent group that is aromatic andcarbocyclic. The aryl can have one to five rings that are connected toor fused to the aromatic ring. The other ring structures can bearomatic, non-aromatic, or combinations thereof Examples of aryl groupsinclude, but are not limited to, phenyl, biphenyl, terphenyl, anthryl,naphthyl, acenaphthyl, anthraquinonyl, phenanthryl, anthracenyl,pyrenyl, perylenyl, and fluorenyl.

The term “arylene” refers to a divalent group that is carbocyclic andaromatic. The group has one to five rings that are connected, fused, orcombinations thereof. The other rings can be aromatic, non-aromatic, orcombinations thereof. In some embodiments, the arylene group has up to 5rings, up to 4 rings, up to 3 rings, up to 2 rings, or one aromaticring. For example, the arylene group can be phenylene.

The term “aryloxy” refers to a group of formula —O—Ar¹ where Ar¹ is anaryl.

The term “(CO)” or “(OC)” are used interchangeably to refer to acarbonyl group.

The term “halo” refers to fluoro, chloro, bromo, or iodo.

The term “heteroalkylene” refers to a divalent alkylene having one ormore —CH₂— groups replaced with a thio, oxy, or —NR^(b)— where R^(b) ishydrogen or alkyl. The heteroalkylene can be linear, branched, cyclic,or combinations thereof and can include up to 60 carbon atoms and up to15 heteroatoms. In some embodiments, the heteroalkylene includes up to50 carbon atoms, up to 40 carbon atoms, up to 30 carbon atoms, up to 20carbon atoms, or up to 10 carbon atoms.

The term “perfluoroalkyl” refers to an alkyl in which all of thehydrogen atoms are replaced with a fluorine atom.

The term “oxy” refers to the divalent group —O—.

The term “sulfonyl” refers to the divalent group —SO₂—.

The term “thio” refers to the divalent group —S—.

The term “in the range” includes the endpoints of the stated range.

A fluorinated aromatic bis(acyl)-containing compound of Formula (I) isprovided.

The Ar group in this formula is a carbocyclic aromatic ring structurehaving at least 6 carbon atoms. Each R¹ in Formula (I) is independentlya halo, hydroxyl, alkoxy, or aryloxy, wherein the alkoxy isunsubstituted or substituted with an aryl and the aryloxy isunsubstituted or substituted with an alkyl, halo, or combinationthereof. The group L is oxy, thio, or sulfonyl. The group R² is adivalent group selected from an alkylene, heteroalkylene, arylene, or acombination thereof. The group R³ is an alkyl and the group Rf is aperfluoroalkyl. The variable n is equal to an integer in the range of 1to 4 and the variable p and q can each be equal to zero or one with theproviso that if p is equal to zero, then q is equal to zero. That is, Lis not bonded directly to —N(R³)— in formula (I).

In some embodiments of Formula (I), both p and q are equal to one asshown in Formula (Ia)

and the perfluoroalkylsulfonamido group is separated from the aromaticring structure by the divalent group —R²-L-. In other embodiments, bothp and q are equal to zero as shown in Formula (Ib)

and the perfluoralkylsulfonamido group is attached directly to thearomatic ring Ar. In still other embodiments, p is equal to 1 and q isequal to zero as shown in Formula (Ic)

and the perfluoroalkylsulfonamido group is separated from the aromaticring structure by the divalent group —R²—.

The Ar group in Formula (I) is often a single carbocyclic aromatic ring(i.e., the Ar group is a benzene ring). Alternatively, the Ar group caninclude two or more aromatic rings that are fused (e.g., naphthalene) orconnected by a single bond (e.g. biphenyl). When the Ar group includesmultiple aromatic rings, the at least three groups connected to the Argroup in Formula (I) can all be attached to the same aromatic ring, orthe at least three groups can be distributed in any suitableconfiguration on multiple aromatic rings.

Each R¹ group in Formula (I) is independently a halo, hydroxyl, alkoxy,or aryloxy. Often, both R¹ groups are the same. Suitable halo groupsinclude chloro, bromo, and iodo. Suitable alkoxy R¹ groups often have 1to 10 carbon atoms, 1 to 8 carbon atoms, 1 to 6 carbon atoms, or 1 to 4carbon atoms. Any alkoxy group can be further substituted with an arylgroup such as, for example, a phenyl group or a biphenyl group. Suitablearyloxy groups often have a single aromatic ring (i.e., the aryloxygroup is a phenoxy) or two or more aromatic rings connected with asingle bond. The aryloxy group can be further substituted with a halo orwith an alkyl group such as an alkyl group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms,1 to 8 carbon atoms, 1 to 6 carbon atoms, or 1 to 4 carbon atoms.

The group R² is included in Formula (I) when p is equal to 1. Ifpresent, the R² group can be a divalent group selected from an alkylene,heteroalkylene, arylene, or a combination thereof. Suitable alkylenegroups often have 1 to 20 carbon atoms, 1 to 16 carbon atoms, 1 to 12carbon atoms, 1 to 10 carbon atoms, 1 to 8 carbon atoms, 1 to 6 carbonatoms, or 1 to 4 carbon atoms. Suitable heteroalkylene groups often havean oxygen heteroatom and include 2 to 20, 2 to 16, 2 to 12, 2 to 8, or 2to 4 carbon atoms. Suitable arylene groups often have one or twoaromatic rings. Exemplary arylene groups include, but are not limitedto, phenylene and biphenylene. Any combinations of these groups can bepresent.

In some exemplary compounds of Formula (I), the group R² is an alkylene.That is, the group R² can be a divalent group of formula —(C_(y)H_(2y))—where y is equal to an integer in the range of 1 to 20, in the range of1 to 12, in the range of 1 to 8, or in the range of 1 to 4.

In other exemplary compounds of Formula (I), the group R² is acombination of one or more arylene groups and one or more alkylenegroups. For example, a first alkylene can be bonded to an arylene andthe arylene can be further bonded to a second arylene. That is, R² is ofthe formula —(C_(y)H_(2y))—Ar¹—(C_(y)H_(2y))— where Ar¹ is an aryleneand each variable y is an integer in the range of 1 to 20, in the rangeof 1 to 12, in the range of 1 to 8, or in the range of 1 to 4. The groupAr¹ typically includes 1 to 3 aromatic rings that are fused or linkedtogether with a single bond. Some examples include, but are not limitedto, a group of formula —(C_(y)H_(2y))—C₆H₄—(C_(y)H_(2y))— such as—CH₂—C₆H₄—CH₂— or a group of formula—(C_(y)H_(2y))—C₆H₄—C₆H₄—(C_(y)H_(2y))— such as —CH₂—C₆H₄—C₆H₄—CH₂—.

Group R³ in Formula (I) is an alkyl. Suitable alkyl groups often have 1to 18 carbon atoms, 1 to 12 carbon atoms, 1 to 8 carbon atoms, or 1 to 4carbon atoms. In many embodiments, R³ is methyl.

Group Rf is a perfluoroalkyl. Suitable perfluoroalkyl often have 1 to 20carbon atoms, 1 to 10 carbon atoms, 1 to 8 carbon atoms, 1 to 6 carbonatoms, or 1 to 4 carbon atoms. In many embodiment, the group Rf is—C₄F₉, —C₆F₁₃, or —C₈F₁₇. More particularly, the Rf group is oftenn-perfluorobutyl (i.e., a linear —C₄F₉ group).

Some exemplary compounds of Formula (I) are of Formula (Id) or (Ie).

In these formulas, the group Ar in Formula (I) is a benzene ring. Thegroups L, R¹, R², and Rf are the same as defined above for Formula (I).The variable n of Formula (I) is equal to 1 in Formula (Id) and equal to2 in Formula (Ie). The variables p and q in Formula (I) are both equalto 1 in Formulas (Id) and (Ie). In Formulas (Id) and (Ie), the groups—(CO)R¹ and -LR²N(CH₃)SO₂Rf can be bonded to any of the carbon atoms ofthe benzene ring.

In some embodiments of Formula (Id) or (Ie), R² is an alkylene as shownin Formulas (If) and (Ig) where R² is equal to the divalent group—(C_(y)H_(2y))— where y is the same as defined above.

Exemplary compounds of Formula (If) include, but are not limited to,

Exemplary compound of Formula (Ig) include, but are not limited to,

In other embodiments of Formula (Id), R² is equal to the divalent group—(C_(y)H_(2y))—Ar¹—(C_(y)H_(2y))— as shown in Formulas (Ih) where Ar¹ isphenylene or diphenylene and y is the same as define above.

Exemplary compounds of Formula (Ih) include, but are not limited to,

In still other exemplary compound of Formula I(d), R² is equal to thedivalent group —Ar¹—(C_(y)H_(2y))— as shown in Formulas (Ii) where Ar¹is phenylene or diphenylene and y is the same as defined above.

Specific compound of Formula (Ii) include, but are not limited to,

In other embodiments of Formula (I), the variable p and q are both equalto zero as shown in Formula (Ib) above. In these embodiments, thecompounds are often of Formula Ij).

Exemplary compounds of Formula (Ij) include, but are not limited to,

In still other embodiments of Formula (I), the variable p is equal to 1but the variable q is equal to zero as shown in Formula (Ic) above. Inthese embodiments, the compounds are often of Formula (Ik).

In many compounds of this formula, R² is an alkylene of formula—(C_(y)H_(2y))— as shown in Formula (Il) where y is the same as definedabove.

Exemplary compounds of Formula (Il) include, but are not limited to,

The compound of Formula (I) can be prepared by any suitable process. Inmany embodiments, the variables p and q are both equal to one and thecompound can be prepared using Reaction Scheme A.

In this reaction scheme, a perfluoroalkylsulfonamido compound of Formula(III) is reacted with the aromatic bis(acyl) precursor of Formula (IV)to prepare the fluorinated and aromatic bis(acyl)-containing compound ofFormula (Ia). In these various formulas, the group L¹ is oxy or thio butan additional oxidation step can be included to convert a thio group toa sulfonyl group. The group Q is selected to be (a) a halo such aschloro, bromo, or iodo or (b) a group of formula —OSO₂—R⁴ where R⁴ is analkyl, perfluoroalkyl, aryl, or aryl substituted with an alkyl, halo, orboth. The group R² is a divalent group selected from an alkylene,heteroalkylene, arylene, or a combination thereof. The group R³ is analkyl and the group Rf is a perfluoroalkyl. Each R¹ group is typicallyan alkoxy or aryloxy in this reaction scheme. An alkoxy R¹ group can beunsubstituted or substituted with an aryl and an aryloxy R¹ group can beunsubstituted or substituted with a halo, alkyl, or both. The group Aris an carbocyclic aromatic ring structure having at least 6 carbonatoms.

The aromatic bis(acyl) precursor of Formula (IV) has one -L¹H group. Toprepare compounds of Formula (I) with n equal to in integer greater thanone, a similar aromatic bis(acyl) precursor with more than one -L¹Hgroup can be used.

Perfluoroalkylsulfonamido compounds of Formula (III) where Q is offormula —OSO₂—R⁴ can be prepared by reaction of a fluorinated alcohol ofFormula (V) with a sulfonyl halide of Formula (VI) as shown in ReactionScheme B.

Many suitable fluorinated alcohols of Formula (V) are of formulaCF₃(CF₂)₃SO₂N(R³)—R²OH with R³ selected from an alkyl having 1 to 4carbon atom R² is an alkylene, heteroalkylene, or combination thereof.Exemplary fluorinated alcohols of Formula (V) include, but are notlimited to, CF₃(CF₂)₃SO₂N(CH₃)—CH₂CH₂OH,CF₃(CF₂)₃SO₂N(CH₃)—CH(CH₃)CH₂OH, CF₃(CF₂)₃SO₂N(CH₃)—CH₂CH(CH₃)OH,CF₃(CF₂)₃SO₂N(CH₃)—(CH₂)₄OH, CF₃(CF₂)₃SO₂N(C₂H₅)—CH₂CH₂OH,CF₃(CF₂)₃SO₂N(C₂H₅)—(CH₂)₆OH, CF₃(CF₂)₃SO₂N(C₃H₇)—CH₂OCH₂CH₂CH₂OH,CF₃(CF₂)₃SO₂N(C₃H₇)—CH₂CH₂OH, CF₃(CF₂)₃SO₂N(C₄H₉)—CH₂CH₂OH, andCF₃(CF₂)₃SO₂N(C₄H₉)—(CH₂)₄OH. The preparation of suitable fluorinatedalcohols of Formula (V) are described, for example, in U.S. Pat. No.6,664,353 (Savu et al.), U.S. Pat. No. 6,852,781 (Savu et al.), and U.S.Pat. No. 7,361,782 (Klun et al.).

Exemplary sulfonyl halides of Formula (VI) include, but are not limitedto, CH₃SO₂Cl, CF₃SO₂F, C₄F₉SO₂F, and CH₃—C₆H₄—SO₂Cl (i.e.,4-toluenesulfonyl chloride).

Still other perfluoroalkylsulfonamido compounds of Formula (III) can beprepared as shown in Reaction Scheme C by reacting aperfluoroalkylsulfonamide of Formula (VIII) with a dihalide of Formula(VII). The group X in Formula (VII) is a halo such as chloro, bromo, oriodo. The groups Rf, R², and R³ are the same as defined above. Theperfluoroalkylsulfonamide of Formula (VIII) can be prepared by reactinga perfluoroalkylsulfonyl halide of Formula (IX) such as C₄F₉SO₂F with aprimary alkylamine (e.g., methylamine, ethylamine, and propylamine) asdescribed in U.S. Pat. No. 6,852,781 (Savu et al.).

Exemplary dihalides of Formula (VII) include, but are not limited to,alkylene dihalides such as methylene dichloride, ethylene dichloride,ethylene dibromide, and propylene dichloride, ClCH₂—C₆H₄—CH₂Cl, andClCH₂—C₆H₄—C₆H₄—CH₂Cl. Exemplary fluorinated sulfonamides of Formula(VIII) include, but are not limited to, C₄F₉SO₂N(CH₃)H andC₄F₉SO₂N(C₂H₅)H.

As originally synthesized, the aromatic bis(acyl)-containing compound ofFormula (I) often has R¹ groups that are alkoxy or aryloxy groups. Thiscompound is a diester and can be hydrolyzed to prepare the aromaticbis(acyl)-containing compound where each R¹ group is hydroxyl. Theresulting compound is a diacid and can be further reacted with SO₂Cl toprepare the aromatic bis(acyl)-containing compound where each R¹ groupis halo.

Some exemplary compounds of Formula (III), (IIIa), and (IIIb) include anR² group that is a combination of one or more arylene groups and one ofmore alkylene groups. More particularly, the compound of Formula (III)can be of Formula (II).Rf—SO₂—N(R³)—(C_(y)H_(2y))—Ar¹—(C_(y)H_(2y))-Q  (II)In Formula (II), Ar¹ is phenylene or diphenylene, Rf is aperfluoroalkyl, R³ is an alkyl, and group Q is selected from a halo orgroup of formula —OSO₂—R⁴ where R⁴ is an alkyl, perfluoroalkyl, aryl, oraryl substituted with an alkyl. Some more specific compounds of bothFormula (II) and Formula (III) are those of Formula (IIIc) and Formula(IIId).

In these formulas, the groups Q, R³, and Rf are the same as previouslydefined. The compounds of Formula (IIIc) and Formula (IIId) are ofFormula (IIIa) where Q is of formula —O—SO₂—R₄ or of Formula (IIIb)where Q is halo. The variable y is an integer greater than or equal to 1and is often an integer in the range of 1 to 10, in the range of 1 to 8,in the range of 1 to 4, in the range of 1 to 3, or in the range or 1 to2. In some compounds of Formula (IIIc), R³ is methyl, Rf is —C₄F₉, and yis an integer in the range of 1 to 4. Some exemplary compounds ofFormulas (IIIc) and (IIId) are of Formulas (IIIe) and (IIIf)respectively.

In some even more specific compounds, Rf in Formulas (IIIe) and (IIIf)are equal to —C₄F₉. Some more particular compounds of Formula (IIIe) and(IIIf) include, but are not limited to,

These compounds can be prepared with unusually high yields (e.g.,greater than 70 percent) using Reaction Scheme C.

Aromatic bis(acyl)-containing compounds of Formula (Ib) (p and q areboth equal to zero) can be prepared as shown in Reaction Scheme D byreacting an aromatic amine of Formula (X) with a perfluoroalkylsulfonylfluoride of Formula (IX). The product of this reaction (i.e., Formula(XI) can be further reacted with (CH₃)₂SO₄ in the presence of sodiumhydroxide to prepare the aromatic bis(acyl)-containing compound ofFormula (Ib). As shown in Reaction Scheme D, the resulting compound hasn equal to 1. To produce compounds of Formula (Ib) where n is greaterthan 1, an aromatic amine with more primary amino groups (—NH₂ groups)can be selected in place of the aromatic mono-amine of Formula (X).

Exemplary compounds of Formula (X) include, but are not limited to,compounds of formula

The groups —(CO)OCH₃ and —NH₂ can be bonded to any carbon of the benzenering. Exemplary perfluoroalkylsulfonyl fluorides of Formula (IX)include, but are not limited to, C₄F₉SO₂F or C₆F₁₃SO₂F.

Compounds of Formula (Ic) (p is equal to 1 and q is equal to zero inFormula (I)) can be prepared as shown in Reaction Scheme E.

The groups R³, Rf, R¹, Ar, R², and Q are the same as defined previously.

In another aspect, a fluorinated polyester is provided that is acondensation reaction product of a plurality of monomers that include(a) an aromatic bis(acyl)-containing compound of Formula (I) asdescribed above and (b) a diol of Formula (XIII). The polymerizationreaction is shown in Reaction Scheme F. The polymer is of Formula (XIV)where m is an integer greater than 1 and the asterisk indicates anattachment site to another group in the polymer such as another repeatunit or an end capping group.

The groups Ar, R¹, R², R³, Rf are the same as defined above. R⁵ oftenincludes an alkylene, heteroalkylene, arylene, or combination thereofand can optionally include perfluoroalkyl group, sulfonamido group, orboth. Alkylene groups and heteroalkylene groups can be unsubstituted orsubstituted with an alkyl, halo, or aryl. Arylene groups can beunsubstituted or substituted with an alkyl, halo, or both. The variablem is an integer equal to at least 2. The variable m is usually equal toat least 5, at least 10, at least 20, at least 50, or at least 100.

Some suitable diols of Formula (XIII) are alkane diols such as, forexample, 1,2-ethanediol, 1,2-propanediol, 3-chloro-1,2-propanediol,1,3-propanediol, 1,3-butanediol, 1,4-butanediol,2-methyl-1,3-propanediol, 2-methyl-1,2-propanediol,2,2-dimethyl-1,3-propanediol, 2-ethyl-1,3-propanediol,2,2-diethyl-1,3-propanediol, 1,5-pentanediol, 2-ethyl-1,3-pentanediol,2,2,4-trimethyl-1,3-pentanediol, 3-methyl-1,5-pentanediol,1,2-hexanediol, 1,5-hexanediol, 1,6-hexanediol, 2-ethyl-1,6-hexanediol,bis(hydroxymethyl)cyclohexane, 1,8-octanediol, bicyclo-octanediol,1,10-decanediol, tricycle-decanediol, 1,12-dodecanediol, norbornanediol,and 1,18-octadecanediol.

Other suitable diols of Formula (XIII) are heteroalkylene diols with anoxygen heteroatom. Examples include but are not limited to, di(ethyleneglycol), tri(ethylene glycol), tetra(ethylene glycol), di(propyleneglycol), di(isopropylene glycol), tri(propylene glycol), poly(ethyleneglycol)diol, poly(propylene glycols)diols, block copolymers ofpoly(ethylene glycol) and poly(propylene glycol), polycaprolactonediols.

Still other suitable diols of Formula (XIII) include an aromatic ringsuch as, for example, resorcinol, hydroquinone,1,6-dihydroxynaphthalene, 2,5-dihydroxynaphthalene,2,6-dihydroxynaphthalene, 2,7-dihydroxynaphthalene; 4,4′-biphenol,bisphenol A, 1,4-bis(hydroxymethyl)benzene,4,4′-bis(hydroxymethyl)biphenyl, bis(4-hydroxy ethoxy phenyl)sulfone,bis(hydroxy ethyl ether) of bisphenol A, andbis(4-hydroxyphenyl)methane.

Yet other suitable diols of Formula (XIII) are fluoro-containing diols.Exemplary fluoro-containing diols include, but are not limited to,N,N-bis(2-hydroxyethyl)perfluorobutylsulfonamide,N-bis(hydroxybutyl)perfluorobutylsulfonamide,C₄F₉SO₂N(C₃H₇)CH₂CH(OH)CH₂OH;C₄F₉CH₂(CO)N(CH₂CH₂OH)₂C₄F₉OCH₂CH(OH)CH₂OH,C₄F₉CH₂CH₂CH₂OCH₂CH(OH)CH₂OH, (HOCH₂CF₂OC₂F₄O(CF₂)₄OC₂F₄OCF₂CH₂OH), and(HOCH₂CF₂CF₂O(CF₂)₄OCF₂CF₂CH₂OH).

The polymerization reaction is often preceded by a transesterificationreaction. During transesterification, the aromatic bis(acyl)-containingcompound of Formula (I) and the diol of Formula (XIII) react to form arelatively low molecular weight prepolymer. The alcohol (R¹OH)by-product of the transesterification reaction is often removed. Thetransesterification reaction is typically performed at a temperature inthe range of about 160° C. to about 260° C. at atmospheric pressure orgreater. A catalyst such as tetra-n-butyl titanate (TBT) or the like canbe added. The temperature is then held in the range of about 220° C. to280° C. to complete the polymerization under reduced pressures such asless than 0.01 atmospheres, less than 0.005 atmospheres, or less than0.001 atmospheres.

The ratio of the total number of equivalents of hydroxyl groups in thediol of Formula (XIII) to the total number of equivalents of groups offormula —(CO)R¹ in the aromatic bis(acyl)-containing compound of Formula(I) is typically 1:1 or 2:1. A slight excess of diol is often used todrive the reaction to completion, and the excess is removed after thecompletion of the polymerization reaction.

In another aspect, the fluorinated polyester of Formula (XIV) is anoligomeric material. As used herein, the terms “oligomer” or“oligomeric” refers to a polymeric material having no greater than 10repeat units (i.e., the variable m in Formula (XIV) is no greater than10). Often, the variable m is no greater than 8, no greater than 6, orno greater than 5. The oligomeric material can be prepared by adding amono-functional end capping compound to terminate the polymerizationreactions. Stated differently, a fluorinated polyester is provided thatis a condensation reaction product of a plurality of monomers thatinclude (a) an aromatic bis(acyl)-containing compound of Formula (I) asdescribed above, (b) a diol, and (c) a mono-functional end cappingcompound that is reactive with the aromatic bis(acyl)-containingcompound of Formula (I) or with the diol.

In this aspect, if the mono-functional end capping compound is capableof reacting with the compound of Formula (I), the reaction mixture usedto form the fluorinated polyester contains a molar excess of thecompound of Formula (I) relative to the diol. Enough of themono-functional compound is added so that all of the —(CO)R¹ groups canreact with either the diol or the mono-functional end capping compound.Conversely, if the mono-functional end capping compound is capable ofreacting with the diol, the reaction mixture used to form thefluorinated polyester contains a molar excess of the diol relative tothe compound of Formula (I). Enough of the mono-functional compound isadded so that all of the diol is reacted with either the compound ofFormula (I) or the mono-functional end capping compound.

The mono-functional end capping compound is often a mono-functionalalcohol that can react with one of the —(CO)R¹ groups of the compound ofFormula (I). Any suitable fluorinated or non-fluorinated mono-functionalalcohol can be used. In some embodiments, the mono-functional alcohol isan alkanol having 1 to 22 carbon atoms. In other embodiments, themono-functional alcohol is a fluoro-containing alcohol. For example, thefluoro-containing alcohol can have a perfluoroalkyl group. Moreperfluoroalkyl groups introduced into the polyester can often furtherenhance the oil and water repellency of the resulting polymericmaterials. Examples of fluoro-containing mono-functional end cappingcompounds include, for example, C₄F₉SO₂N(CH₃)—CH₂CH₂OH,C₄F₉SO₂N(H)—CH₂CH₂OH, C₄F₉SO₂N(CH₃)(CH₂)₄OH, C₄F₉SO₂N(C₂H₅)CH₂CH₂OH,CF₃(CF₂)₃SO₂N(CH₃)CH₂CH(CH₃)OH, CF₃(CF₂)₃SO₂N(CH₃)CH(CH₃)CH₂OH,CF₃(CF₂)₃SO₂N(C₂H₅)CH₂CH₂OH, C₂F₅O(C₂F₄O)₃CF₂(CO)NHC₂H₄OH, C₄F₉CH₂CH₂OH,N-methyl-N-(4-hydroxybutyl)perfluorohexanesulfonamide,1,1,2,2-tetrahydroperfluorooctanol, 1,1-dihydroperfluorooctanol,c-C₆F₁₁CH₂OH, C₄F₉OC₂F₄OCF₂CH₂OCH₂CH₂OH, C₃F₇CON(H)CH₂CH₂OH,1,1,2,2,3,3-hexahydroperfluorodecanol, CF₃O(CF₂CF₂O)₁₋₃₆CF₂CH₂OH, andC₃F₇O(CF(CF₃)CF₂O)₁₋₃₆CF(CF₃)CH₂OH.

Alternatively, the mono-functional end capping compound is often amono-functional ester, mono-functional carboxylic acid, ormono-functional acyl halide that can react with one of the hydroxylgroups of the diol. Any of these mono-functional end capping compoundscan be fluorinated or non-fluorinated. Suitable non-fluorinated,mono-functional carboxylic acids include, but are not limited to,butanoic acid, pentanoic acid, hexanoic acid, benzoic acid, andphenylacetic acid. Suitable fluorinated mono-functional carboxylic acidsinclude, but are not limited to, perfluorobutanoic acid (C₃F₇(CO)OH),12-(2-perfluoroisopropoxyperfluoroethyl)dodecanoic acid,6-(2-perfluorocyclobutoxyperfluoroethyl)hexanoic acid,4-(2-bis(perfluoroisopropyl)fluoromethoxyperfluoroethyl)butanoic acid,2-(N-(ethyl)perfluorobutanesulfonamido)acetic acid,N-methyl-perfluorobutanesulfonamidobutyric acid, and2-(N-(methyl)perfluorobutanesulfonamido)acetic acid.

The fluorinated polyesters can be dissolved in a suitable solvent toprepare a coating composition that can be applied to a surface of asubstrate. The solvent can be removed after application of the coatingto the substrate. Suitable solvents include, but are not limited to,alcohols, esters, ethers, glycol ethers, amides, ketone, hydrocarbons,chlorohydrocarbons, hydrofluoroethers, chlorocarbons, and mixturesthereof. The coating compositions often contain 0.1 to 10 weightpercent, 0.1 to 5 weight percent, or 0.5 to 5 weight percent fluorinatedpolyester.

The coating composition can be applied to any suitable substrate. Insome embodiments, the coating composition is applied to fibers such aswoven fabrics, knit fabrics, non-woven fabrics, textiles, carpets,leather, or paper. Other substrates include, but are not limited to,glass, ceramic, masonry, concrete, natural stone, metals, wood, plastic,and painted surfaces. The substrates can have flat or curved surfacesand can be particles or granules.

The coating compositions can be applied to the substrate using anysuitable application method such as, for example, spraying, padding,dipping, roll coating, or brushing. When coating flat substrates ofappropriate size, knife-coating or bar-coating methods can be used toensure uniform coatings of the substrate. The thickness of the coatingcan be any suitable thickness needed to achieve the desired propertiessuch as the desired repellency. This thickness of the coating can oftenbe adjusted without compromising the desirable characteristics of thesubstrate. For example, the coatings can be in the range of a fewmicrons (e.g., 1 to 5 microns) up to about 50 microns or even greater,up to about 30 microns, up to about 20 microns, or up to about 10microns.

The polyester can also be heated and then extruded or molded. Anymethods know in the art can be used. In some embodiments, thefluorinated polyesters are extruded to form a clear film that issuitable for use in optical applications. The polyesters are oftenextruded at temperatures in the range of about 150° C. to about 300° C.or in the range of about 150° C. to about 250° C.

The fluorinated polyesters can have low surface energy as indicated byits water and oil repellency. Compared to many non-fluorinatedpolyesters, the contact angle with both water and hexadecane tends to begreater. That is, these polyesters can be used to provide a surface thatis water and oil repellant. Such surfaces tend to remain cleaner and aremore easily cleaned than many non-fluorinated surfaces.

The refractive index of the fluorinated polyesters is often lower thannon-fluorinated polyesters. The polyesters tend to have good clarity andcan be used in optical applications. The polyesters can be used, forexample, in optical films where the combination of low refractive index,optical clarity, and easy clean characteristics are desirable.

In another aspect of the invention, there is provided a method of makingcertain compounds (referred to herein as monosubstituted-arylenecompounds) of Formula (XV):Rf¹-L²-CH₂—Ar²—CH₂—W  (XV)wherein: Ar² is a phenylene (—C₆H₄—) or diphenylene (—C₆H₄—C₆H₄—) (incertain embodiments, Ar² is diphenylene); Rf¹ is a perfluoroalkyl withoptional O or N within the chain; L² is selected from —O—, —SO₂—,—CH₂—O—, —C₂H₄—O—, —C₂H₄—S—, and —SO₂—N(R⁶)—; R⁶ is a C1-C4 alkyl; and Wis a leaving group.

In this context, the term “leaving group” refers to an atom or group ofatoms that departs with a pair of electrons in heterolytic bondcleavage. Typically, this is a stable anion of a strong acid, such as,for example, halides (fluoride, chloride, bromide, or iodide) andsulfonate esters (e.g., methanesulfonate). The term“monosubstituted-arylene compound” refers to a compound in which one ofthe two leaving groups of an arylene-containing precursor has beenreplaced by one fluorochemical group.

In certain embodiments of Formula (XV), the group W is preferablyselected from halide and pseudohalide groups. More preferably, the groupW is selected from Cl, Br, or —OSO₂R⁷, wherein R⁷ is an alkyl, aryl,fluorinated alkyl, or combination thereof (e.g., methyl, tolyl, andbenzyl).

In compounds of Formula (XV), the group Rf¹ is a perfluoroalkyl withoptional O or N within the chain. Suitable perfluoroalkyl groups oftenhave 1 to 60 carbon atoms, 1 to 30 carbon atoms, 1 to 20 carbon atoms, 1to 10 carbon atoms, 1 to 8 carbon atoms, 1 to 6 carbon atoms (forcertain embodiments 3 to 6 carbon atoms), or 1 to 4 carbon atoms. Incertain embodiments, the Rf¹ group is of the formulaC_(xx)F_(2xx+1)(OC_(yy)F_(2yy))_(aa)OC_(pp)F_(2pp)—, wherein xx is 1 to4, yy is 1 to 4, pp is 1 to 4, and aa is 0 to 20 (for certainembodiments, 4 to 20), wherein in any one molecule each variable isindependently selected. In certain embodiments, the Rf¹ group is of theformula C₃F₇(OCF₂CF(CF₃))_(aa)OCF(CF₃)—, wherein aa is 4 to 20. In manyembodiments, the group Rf¹ is —C₃F₇, —C₄F₉, —C₆F₁₃, or —C₈F₁₇. Moreparticularly, the Rf¹ is —C₃F₇, —C₄F₉, or —C₆F₁₃. Even moreparticularly, the Rf¹ group is —C₄F₉ or —C₆F₁₃.

In compounds of Formula (XV), the group L² is selected from —O— (an oxygroup), —SO₂— (a sulfonyl group), —CH₂—O—, —C₂H₄—O—, —C₂H₄—S—, and—SO₂—N(R⁶)—. In certain embodiments, the group L² is selected from—CH₂—O—, —C₂H₄—O—, and —SO₂—N(R⁶)—. In certain embodiments, L² is—SO₂—N(R⁶)— or —C₂H₄—O—.

In compounds of Formula (XV), the group R⁶ is a C1-C4 alkyl. In certainembodiments, R⁶ is —CH₃.

Such compounds can be prepared using a method that involves combining abase with a compound of Formula (XVI) Rf¹-L²-H, a compound of Formula(XVII) W—CH₂—Ar²—CH₂—W, and an organic solvent, as exemplified byExamples 2, 11, and 12. Preferably, the compounds of Formulas (XVI) and(XVII) are in a solution with the organic solvent and the base is addedto the solution. The reaction (e.g., addition of base to solution ofcompounds of Formulas (XVI) and (XVII)) is carried out over a period oftime effective to form the monosubstituted-arylene compound of Formula(XV).

In compounds of starting material Formula (XVI): Rf¹ is a perfluoroalkylwith optional O or N within the chain (with exemplary and preferred Rf¹groups as discussed herein for compounds of Formula (XV)); and L² isselected from —O—, —SO₂—, —CH₂—O—, —C₂H₄—O—, —C₂H₄—S—, and —SO₂—N(R⁶)—wherein R⁶ is a C1-C4 alkyl (preferably, R⁶ is —CH₃). In certainembodiments, the group L² is selected from —CH₂—O—, —C₂H₄—O—, and—SO₂—N(R⁶)—. In certain embodiments, L² is —SO₂—N(R⁶)— or —C₂H₄—O—.

In compounds of starting material Formula (XVII): Ar² is a phenylene ordiphenylene (preferably, a diphenylene); and W is a leaving group (withexemplary and preferred W groups as discussed herein for compounds ofFormula (XV)). In compounds of Formula (XVII), the W groups can beindependently selected.

In certain embodiments of the method of making a monosubstituted-arylenecompound of Formula (XV) (e.g., for sulfonamide compounds), the base ismore basic than sodium carbonate. In certain embodiments of this method,the base is an organic base. In certain embodiments of this method, theorganic base is selected from 1,8-diazabicyclo[5.4.0]undec-7-ene,1,5-diazabicyclo[4.3.0]non-5-ene, and (R⁸)₄NOH wherein R⁸ is C1-C4alkyl. In certain methods, the base is an inorganic base, such as NaOHor NaH.

In certain embodiments of the method of making a monosubstituted-arylenecompound of Formula (XV), the organic solvent is selected from acetone,THF, DMF, toluene, or mixtures thereof. Exemplary organic solvents areones that will dissolve the monosubstituted-arylene compound of Formula(XV) at a temperature of, e.g., 25° C. to 50° C. The temperature of thereaction between starting materials of Formulas (XVI) and (XVII) is notparticularly critical. That is, a range of temperatures can be used ascan be determined by one of skill in the art that would be practical,effective, and efficient. For example, temperatures down to 0° C. can beused, as well as refluxing temperatures of the solvent(s). Typically, atemperature of 25° C. to 50° C. is used.

In certain embodiments of the method of making a monosubstituted-arylenecompound of Formula (XV), the base is added to a solution of thestarting materials of Formulas (XVI) and (XVII). Alternatively, however,the base can be added to one of the reactants, typically the startingmaterial of Formula (XVI), and then the mixture can be added to startingmaterial of Formula (XVII) W—CH₂—Ar²—CH₂—W. Typically, the base (whetheradded to a solution of both starting materials or added in combinationwith the starting material of Formula (XVI)) is added relatively slowlysuch that the compound of Formula (XVII) W—CH₂—Ar²—CH₂—W is in excessrelative to the reactive nucleophile. Typically, the base is added overa period of at least 1 hour, and often at least 2 hours, althoughshorter periods of time can be used.

In certain embodiments of the method of making a monosubstituted-arylenecompound of Formula (XV), such compound is formed in a yield of at least70 mole-%.

In certain embodiments of the method of making a monosubstituted-arylenecompound of Formula (XV), such compound is formed at a purity level ofat least 70 wt-%, based on the total weight of solids.

In certain embodiments of the method of making a monosubstituted-arylenecompound of Formula (XV), such compound is isolated from the reactionmixture prior to further use.

EXAMPLES

Objects and advantages of this invention are further illustrated by thefollowing examples, but the particular materials and amounts thereofrecited in these examples, as well as other conditions and details,should not be construed to unduly limit this invention. These examplesare merely for illustrative purposes only and are not meant to belimiting on the scope of the appended claims.

Solvents and other reagents used were obtained from Aldrich ChemicalCompany, Milwaukee, Wis. unless otherwise noted.

Test Methods

Measuring Contact Angles

Measurements were made using as-received reagent-grade hexadecane anddeionized water filtered through a filtration system (obtained fromMillipore Corporation, Billerica, Mass.), on a video contact angleanalyzer (available as product number VCA-2500XE from AST Products,Billerica, Mass.). Reported values are each the average result obtainedfrom the measurement of at least three drops that were measured on theright and the left sides. Drop volumes were 5 μL (microliters) forstatic contact angle measurements and 1 to 3 μL for advancing andreceding contact angle measurements. For hexadecane, only advancing andreceding contact angles are reported because static and advancing valueswere found to be nearly equal.

Differential Scanning Calorimeter (DSC) Analysis

A sample (7 to 10 milligrams) of the fluorinated polyester was placed ina TZERO aluminum pan and lid (obtained from TA Instruments, New Castle,Del.) and was run in a TA Q2000 DSC (TA Instruments, New Castle, Del.)under a nitrogen flow of 50 mL per minute. The sample was equilibratedat 30° C., heated at 20° C. per minute to 290° C., held at 290° C. for 3minutes, cooled at 20° C. per minute to 30° C., heated at 20° C. perminute to 290° C.

Measuring Refractive Index

The refractive index was measured using a Metricon Prism coupler(Metricon Corporation, Pennington, N.J.) in the MD (stretch direction,i.e., x-direction), TD (perpendicular to but in the same plane as thestretch direction, i.e., y-direction), and TM (perpendicular to the x-yplane, i.e., z-direction) directions. MD and TD are in-plane directionsand TM is normal to the film surface if the sample was prepared as afilm. The refractive indices of MD, TD and TM were averaged to give abulk refractive index.

Example 1

The fluorinated diester Compound C was prepared according to thefollowing general reaction scheme:

Synthesis of Compound A

Concentrated sulfuric acid (50 mL) was added to a solution of5-hydroxyisophthalic acid (250 grams, 1.54 moles) in methanol (750 mL).The resulting solution was heated at reflux for 6 hours and thenconcentrated under reduced pressure of about 0.013-0.052 atmospheres.The resulting oily white solid was dissolved in ethyl acetate (500 mL)and washed consecutively with a saturated aqueous sodium bicarbonatesolution, water, and then with a saturated sodium chloride solution. Theresulting organic layer was dried over magnesium sulfate, filtered, andconcentrated under reduced pressure of about 0.013-0.052 atmospheres.The residue was the desired diester Compound A (56 grams, 78 percentyield) with a melting point of 165-166° C.

Synthesis of Compound B

The fluorinated alcohol C₄F₉SO₂N(Me)CH₂CH₂OH was prepared as describedin U.S. Pat. No. 6,664,354 B2 Example 2 (part A). C₄F₉SO₂N(Me)CH₂CH₂OH(535.5 grams, 1.5 mole), CH₃SO₂Cl (182.3 grams, 1.56 mole, obtained fromGSF Chemicals, Powell, Ohio), and 2000 mL of ethyl acetate (obtainedfrom J T Baker, Phillipsburg, N.J.) were charged into a three-neckedflask with mechanical stirring. After the reactant solution was cooledto 0° C. in a water-ice bath, Et₃N (1.56 mole, 157.6 grams) was addeddropwise. The mixture was allowed to react overnight. The reactionproduct solution was washed consecutively with saturated aqueous sodiumbicarbonate solution, water, and then a saturated sodium chloridesolution. The organic layer was dried over anhydrous magnesium sulfate,filtered, and concentrated under reduced pressure of about 0.013-0.052atmospheres. The residue was the desired Compound B (762 grams, 95percent yield).

Synthesis of Compound C

Compound A (0.3 mole, 63 grams), compound B (0.3 mole, 130.5 grams),potassium carbonate (0.3 mole, 41.4 grams), 18-crown-6 (0.03 grams)(Aldrich, Milwaukee, Wis.), butanone 700 mL, and N,N′-dimethyl formamide(700 mL, obtained from EMD Chemical Inc. Darmstadt, Germany) were loadedinto a three-necked flask equipped with mechanical stirring. The mixturewas refluxed for 5 hours and then was poured into water. Ethyl acetate(100 mL) was added to extract the product. The organic layer was washedconsecutively with aqueous sodium hydroxide solution, water andsaturated sodium chloride solution. The organic layer was dried usingmagnesium sulfate, filtered and concentrated under reduced pressure ofabout 0.013-0.052 atm. The residue was recrystallized from ethanol andthe desired compound C (102 g, 63% yield) was prepared.

Example 2

The fluorinated diester Compound H was prepared according to thefollowing general reaction scheme:

Compound D was prepared as described in Example 1 of U.S. PatentApplication Publication 2003/0139549 A1 (Savu et al.). Compound D (0.15moles, 47 grams) and compound E (0.15 moles, 37.7 grams) (Aldrich,Milwaukee, Wis.) were dissolved in 250 mL acetone. The solution washeated to 50° C. A solution of (C₄H₉)₄NOH (55 weight percent in water,0.15 mole, 70.8 grams) was added slowly during 3 hours while thesolution temperature was kept at 50° C. After the addition was finished,the reaction mixture was kept for another 1 hour at 50° C. The solid wasfiltered off and washed with 100 mL of acetone. The acetone was removedusing a rotary evaporator. The solid was re-dissolved into ethylacetate, washed with water, and dried over anhydrous magnesium sulfate.Removal of solvent using a rotary evaporator gave 60 grams of Compound F(76 percent yield and 94 weight percent purity).

Compound F (0.04 moles, 21 grams) prepared as described above, CompoundA (0.04 mole, 8.4 grams), potassium carbonate (0.06 moles, 8.4 grams)and dimethyl sulfoxide, DMSO (40 mL) were charged into a flask. Thesolution was heated at 40° C. for 6 hours. The solution was diluted byethyl acetate, washed with water, and dried over anhydrous magnesiumsulfate. Evaporation of solvent with a rotary evaporator yielded a solidcrude product. The crude product was recrystallized from a mixture ofmethanol (50 mL) and ethyl acetate (20 mL). Approximately 18 grams ofpure Compound H was produced.

Example 3

The fluorinated diester Compound K was prepared according to thefollowing general reaction scheme:

Compound J (0.1 mole, 25.4 grams), Compound B (0.2 mol, 87 g) preparedas described in Example 1, potassium carbonate (0.3 mole, 41.4 grams),N,N′-dimethylformamide (300 mL, obtained from EMD Chemical Inc.Darmstadt, Germany) were placed in a three-necked flask equipped withmechanical stirring. The mixture was heated to 120° C. for 10 hours andthen was poured into water. Ethyl acetate (100 mL) was added to extractthe product. The organic layer was washed consecutively with aqueoussodium hydroxide solution, water, and a saturated sodium chloridesolution. The organic layer was dried over magnesium sulfate, filtered,and concentrated under reduced pressure of about 0.013-0.052atmospheres. The residue was recrystallized from methanol twice and thedesired Compound K (51.6 grams, 55 percent yield) was prepared.

Examples 4-8

For Examples 4 to 8, the fluorinated diester Compound C (0.03 mmoles)prepared in Example 1, a diol (0.066 mmoles), and 500 ppm tetra-n-butyltitanate (TBT) were added to a three neck flask equipped with N₂ inlet,mechanical stirrer and a condenser. The diol was HO—CH₂CH₂—OH forExample 4, HO—CH₂CH₂CH₂CH₂—OH for Example 5, HO—(CH₂)₁₂—OH for Example6, (HO—CH2CH₂)₂NSO₂C₄F₉ for Example 7, and HO—CH₂C(CH₃)₂CH₂—OH forExample 8. R⁵ in the above formula is equal to the divalent group—CH₂CH₂— for Example 4, the divalent group —CH₂CH₂CH₂CH₂— for Example 5,the divalent group —(CH₂)₁₂— for Example 6, the divalent groupn-C₄F₉SO₂N(CH₂—)₂ for Example 7, and the divalent group —CH₃C(CH₃)₂CH₂—for Example 8. The diol used in Example 7 can be prepared as describedin Example 8 of U.S. Pat. No. 3,787,351 (Olson) except that an equimolaramount of C₄F₉SO₂NH₂ is substituted for C₈F₁₇SO₂NH₂. The compoundC₄F₉SO₂NH₂ can be prepared by reacting C₄F₉SO₂F with an equimolar amountof NH₃.

The mixtures were heated to 220° C. gradually (over about 40 minutes).The methanol started to distill when the temperature was about 180 to210° C. The reaction was kept at 220 to 230° C. for 2 hours to completethe transesterification reaction. Vacuum was applied and graduallyincreased over about 30 minutes to about 0.0003 atmospheres. Thetemperature was raised to 230 to 260° C. and held for 3 hours. The meltviscosity increased during the polymerization. The reaction was stoppedand polymer was isolated.

The resulting polyesters were then characterized by measuring themelting point (T_(m)) and glass transition temperature (T_(g)) using theabove described DSC analysis method described above. The polyesters werealso characterized by measuring the refractive indexes using the processfor determining the refractive index described above. Table 1 summarizesthe T_(m), T_(g) and refractive indexes of Example 4 to 8 as well as acommercially available PET (PET-9921 obtained from Eastman Chemical,Kingsport, Tenn.).

TABLE 1 Example No. T_(g) (° C.) T_(m) (° C.) Refractive Index Example 473.3 191.6 1.473 Example 5 50.9 1.470 Example 6 17.6 1.473 Example 7120.2 151.5 1.443 Example 8 62.9 1.469 PET-9921 78.8 241.6 1.572

The fluorinated polyester of Example 6 was dissolved in methylenechloride. The fluorinated polyesters of Examples 4, 5, 7, and 8 weredissolved in cyclopentanone. The percent solids of these solutions wereabout 5 weight percent. These five solutions were cast into films havinga thickness of about 0.1 to 0.3 millimeters. The films were prepared byspreading the solutions on a glass plate and drying in air for 24 hours.The dried samples were further dried in vacuum box for 24 hours at roomtemperature and then at 60° C. for another 48 hours. After drying, thesamples were rinsed for 1 minute by hand agitation in isopropyl alcohol(IPA), which was allowed to evaporate before measuring the water andhexadecane contact angles.

The water (H₂O) and hexadecane (HD) contact angles were measured usingthe method described above. Table 2 and 3 summarize the water andhexadecane contact angles of Example 4- to 8 polyesters as well as twocommercially available polyesters PET (PET-9921 obtained from EastmanChemical, Kingsport, Tenn.) and polymeric material formed from MeFBSEA,which is referred to as poly-MeFBSEA.

MeFBSEA refers to N-methyl-perfluorbutanesulfonylethyl acrylate(C₄F₉SO₂N(CH₃)CH₂CH₂O(CO)CH═CH₂) and was prepared as described inExample 2 of U.S. Pat. No. 6,852,781 (Savu et al.). Poly-MeFBSEA wasprepared by placing 10.0 grams MeFBSEA, 100 milligrams2,2′-azobis(2-methylbutyronitrile (commercially available from DuPont,Wilmington, Del. under the trade designation VAZO 67), and 30 gramsethyl acetate in a 125 mL polymerization bottle. The mixture was purgeswith 1 liter per minute nitrogen for 1 minute and then sealed. Thebottle was rotated in a water bath at 60° C. for 24 hours. The resultingpolymeric material was a viscous solution.

The contact angles obtained for the five prepared films were compared tothe contact angles for a commercially available polyethyleneterephthalate film (PET-9921 from Eastman, Kingsport, Tenn.) and for thefluorinated polymer (poly-MeFBSEA)

TABLE 2 H₂O Contact H₂O Contact H₂O Contact Angle Angle Angle ExampleNo. (Static) (Advance) (Receding) Example 4 110.2 115.6 104 Example 5112.5 125.4 95.2 Example 6 110 119.5 64 Example 7 112 113.5 101.4Example 8 104 102 84 PET-9921 75 79 44 PMeFBSEA 116 66

TABLE 3 HD Contact Angle HD Contact Angle Example No. (Advance)(Receding) Example 4 68.6 65.2 Example 5 73.2 56.2 Example 6 72.7 56.4Example 7 75 70 Example 8 62.3 54 PET-9921 <20 <20 PMeFBSEA 74 59

Example 9

A film of fluorinated polyester of Example 4 was prepared in a 0.75 inch(1.91 cm) Brabender laboratory extruder with a non-mixing extrusionscrew (obtained from Brabender Instruments Inc., New Jersey). The screwspeed was 100 revolutions per minute with a torque of 0.75 N-m. Aftermelting and being transported through the extruder through three zonesof the extrusion barrel (zones 1, 2, and 3), the extrudate was forcedthrough a 6 inch (15.24 cm) flat cast extrusion die to form a moltenfilm at the desired settings. The temperatures of zones 1, 2, 3, theadapter, and die within the extruder were all set at 400° C. (205° C.).The resulting molten extrudate was passed through a chilled roll stackto cool the extrudate into a solidified film. The line speed wasadjusted to produce a solidified film with a caliper of approximately 4mils (100 microns).

The resulting extruded films were tested for their water and hexadecanecontact angles using the method described above. The static contactangle for water was 104. The advancing contact angle was 115.6 for waterand 68.6 for HD. The receding contact angle was 110.2 for water and 65.2for HD.

Example 10

5.8847 grams of the fluorinated diester Compound K (0.006310 mmoles)prepared in Example 3, 0.7833 grams of ethylene glycol (Aldrich, 0.01262mmoles), 0.9015 g of CF₃(CF₂)₃SO₂N(CH₃)—CH₂CH₂OH (0.002524 mmoles), and29 milligrams of tetra-n-butyl titanate (TBT, about 500 ppm, Aldrich)were added to a three neck flask equipped with N₂ inlet, mechanicalstirrer and a condenser.

The mixtures were heated to 235° C. gradually over about 150 minutes.The ethanol started to distill out when the temperature was about 235°C. The reaction was kept at 235 to 250° C. for 1.5 hours to complete thetransesterification reaction. Vacuum was applied and gradually increasedover about 30 minutes to about 0.00066 atmospheres. The temperature washeld at 250° C. for two hours. The melt viscosity slightly increasedduring the polymerization. The reaction was stopped and polymericmaterial was drained.

The polymeric material was characterized using DSC. The glass transitiontemperature was 76° C. and melting temperature was 177° C.

Example 11 Preparation of4-(heptafluorobutoxymethyl)-4′-chloromethylbiphenyl

A mixture of 20.0 g (0.1 mol) C₃F₇CH₂OH and 60 mL DMF was treated with4.0 g of 60% NaH/mineral oil in small portions at <10° C. The resultingsolution was added dropwise over 1 hr to a solution of 25.1 g (0.1 mol)4,4′-bis(chloromethyl)biphenyl in 110 mL DMF at 50° C. After 5 hr, themixture was poured into 1 liter (L) water and the resulting white solidcollected by filtration. GLC (thermal conductivity detector) showed twonew materials (5% and 39%) and 50% unreacted starting dichloride. GC/MSconfirmed these as 4,4′-bis(heptafluorobutoxymethyl)biphenyl and4-(heptafluorobutoxymethyl)-4′-chloromethylbiphenyl, respectively. Thesolid (35.4 g) was dissolved in 600 mL boiling hexane. A granularprecipitate (5.8 g) formed on cooling to 23° C. The supernatant liquidwas evaporated to yield 17.5 g, 10% diether, 60% monoether and 30%dichloride.

Example 12 Preparation of4-((1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluoro-1-octyl)oxymethyl)-4′-chloromethylbiphenyl

A boiling solution of 40.0 g (0.1 mol) 1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluoro-1-octanoland 25.1 g (0.1 mol) 4,4′-bis(chloromethyl)biphenyl in 150 mL THF wastreated dropwise over 1 hr with 8.0 g 50% NaOH/water. The reaction wasstopped at 2.5 hr and quenched in water and extracted with methylenechloride. This material (61.5 g) was a pale yellow solid with someliquid, C₆F₁₃C₂H₄OH by GLC. Trituration with hexane left 19.3 g solid,shown by GLC to be 55% dichloride plus two new products. The hexane wasevaporated to 36.4 g. Trituration with perfluoromethylmorpholine left26.4 g solid. GC/MS showed the major component (74%) to be the desired4-((1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluoro-1-octyl)oxymethyl)-4′-chloromethylbiphenylwith the diether (4,4′-bis((1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluoro-1-octyl)oxymethyl)biphenyl as minor component.

We claim:
 1. A compound of Formula (I)

wherein each R¹ is independently a halo, hydroxyl, alkoxy, or aryloxy,wherein the alkoxy is unsubstituted or substituted with an aryl and thearyloxy is unsubstituted or substituted with a halo, alkyl, orcombination thereof; Ar is an aromatic ring structure having at least 6carbon atoms; L is a single bond, oxy, thio, sulfonyl; R² is a divalentgroup selected from an alkylene, heteroalkylene, arylene, or combinationthereof; R³ is an alkyl; Rf is a perfluoroalkyl, n is an integer in arange of 1 to 4; p is an integer equal to 1; q is an integer equal to 1.2. The compound of claim 1, wherein the compound of Formula (I) is acompound of Formula (Id) or (Ie)


3. The compound of claim 1, wherein R² comprises an alkylene of formula—(CyH2y)- where y is an integer in the range of 1 to
 20. 4. The compoundof claim 1, wherein R² comprises a combination of one or more alkylenegroups and one or more arylene groups.
 5. The compound of claim 4,wherein R² is a group of formula —(C_(y)H_(2y))—Ar¹—(C_(y)H_(2y))— wherey is an integer in the range of 1 to 20 and Ar¹ is a phenylene ordiphenylene.
 6. The compound of claim 1, wherein the compound is


7. A fluorinated polyester comprising a condensation reaction product ofa plurality of monomers comprising: a) a compound of Formula (I)

wherein each R¹ is independently a halo, hydroxyl, alkoxy, or aryloxy,wherein the alkoxy is unsubstituted or substituted with an aryl and thearyloxy is unsubstituted or substituted with a halo, alkyl, orcombination thereof; Ar is an aromatic ring structure having at least 6carbon atoms; L is a single bond, oxy, thio, sulfonyl; R² is a divalentgroup selected from an alkylene, heteroalkylene, arylene, or combinationthereof; R³ is an alkyl; Rf is a perfluoroalkyl, n is an integer in arange of 1 to 4; p is an integer equal to 1; q is an integer equal to 1;and b) a diol.
 8. The fluorinated polyester of claim 7, wherein thecompound of Formula (I) is a compound of Formula (Id) or (Ie)


9. The fluorinated polyester of claim 7, wherein the diol isfluorinated.
 10. The fluorinated polyester of claim 7, wherein theplurality of monomers further comprises a mono-functional end cappingcompound that is reactive with the compound of Formula (I) or with thediol.